$950,000 Premises Liability Settlement in Manhattan

Raphaelson & Levine secured a $950,000 settlement for a Manhattan construction worker injured in a tower crane incident.

A Crane Operation Gone Wrong in Manhattan

At a major construction site in Manhattan, our client — an experienced crane operator — was performing routine work on a tower crane when the equipment malfunctioned. The sudden failure caused him to sustain serious injuries that required immediate hospitalization and multiple surgical procedures.

The physical toll was severe: chronic pain, limited mobility, and months of rehabilitation. As a skilled tradesman, the inability to perform the physically demanding work he relied on for his livelihood created an enormous financial burden for his family.

Holding the General Contractor Accountable

The general contractor attempted to shift blame onto our client, alleging operator error. Our construction accident attorneys retained a crane operations expert who examined the equipment maintenance logs and determined that critical inspections had been skipped. We also uncovered OSHA violations at the site that predated the incident, establishing a pattern of safety negligence.

This evidence dismantled the contractor's defense and positioned the case for a strong resolution. New York crane accident laws placed additional liability on the site owners and contractors who failed to ensure safe equipment operation.

A Hard-Won Recovery

The $950,000 settlement covers our client's surgical costs, ongoing rehabilitation, lost wages, and diminished earning capacity. It sends an unmistakable signal to general contractors that cutting corners on crane maintenance puts workers at unacceptable risk.

"Crane operations require meticulous safety protocols — there is zero margin for error at those heights. When a contractor skips inspections to save time or money, the workers operating that equipment pay the price. Our client deserved better."

— Jared Dubin, Attorney at Raphaelson & Levine

If you've been injured in a crane accident or construction site incident in New York, our construction accident attorneys have extensive experience handling complex equipment failure claims, and are ready to review your case. Contact us today for a free case evaluation.